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Our Economy

Mackay’s recent growth has left the region with a depth of infrastructure and assets which will continue to support our growing economy and business development.

With more than $1 billion worth of projects currently approved or under development, the Mackay region is positioned to further capitalise on its recent growth and take advantage of its status as a new-age regional city.

Council provides a range of comprehensive and up-to-date of information regarding the region’s economy.

Economy Profiles

This website provides third-party economic data for the Mackay region such as population, employment, gross regional product, regional exports/imports, tourism and building approvals.

Community Profiles

Growth Profiles

This website combines historical insights, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data, and council growth projections to present a localised future growth outlook for Mackay’s 18 urban communities that will experience growth to the year 2036.

Economic Profile Report

The Mackay Region Economic Profile is a full comprehensive statistical handbook on the Mackay Region which provides both economic and demographic data for the Mackay region. The Economic Profile is updated each financial year.